PEG-16 Soy Sterol

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 16 Soy Sterol

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Soy

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Sterols, soya (Glycine soja), ethoxylated (16 mol EO average molar ratio)

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic ingredient combining polyethylene glycol with soy plant sterols. Developed in the late 20th century to provide plant-derived conditioning and skin barrier support in modern skincare formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR